ThingMagic Astra-EX - Manual (Page 55)

Controlling the Reader
M6 and Astra-EX User Guide 55
Miscellaneous Settings
Boot Option Settings
The boot option settings specify the location of downloadable firmware, configuration files
and their optional parameters, and the location of a syslog server to which all Reader
events may be sent.
Table 6: Boot Option Settings
WLAN Gateway This is the gateway IP address for the local network, typically the IP address of a
router.
WLAN Netmask This is the subnet mask IP address used to determine to which TCP/IP subnet the
Reader belongs. Devices in the same subnet can be communicated with locally
without going through a router.
Wireless
Fallback IP
Address This network configuration will be used by the Reader if DHCP is enabled but
fails to acquire an IP address.
Wireless
Fallback
Netmask This network configuration will be used by the Reader if DHCP is enabled but
fails to acquire an IP address.
Wireless
Fallback
Gateway This network configuration will be used by the Reader if DHCP is enabled but
fails to acquire an IP address.
Wireless
Authentication
Mode Select WEP, WPAPSK, or WPA2PSK for authentication.
Wireless SSID This field will contain the SSID of the wireless network to which the M6 and
Astra-EX will connect.
Wireless Key This field will contain the Key for the wireless network to which the M6 and
Astra-EX will connect.
Setting Description
Boot Config Options Optional parameters used when downloading a new configuration file to the
Reader.
-f : Force a downgrade if config file version is lower than that currently running on
the Reader.
-p : Preserve configuration settings under a wipe.
-w : Wipe flash memory and settings.
-a : Add the Readerʼs MAC address to the download filename.